RACHEL: Erin, I have been thinking about your pedicure question lately -- even more so, since I went to go get a pedicure this afternoon. It is finally spring in MN and I REALLY needed one. I tried to put all of my new-found knowledge out of my head and think about all of the cute spring/summer open-toed shoes in my closet. I felt guilty the whole time I was there .... and when a woman came in to get fills for her acrylic nails I felt horrible for what we were putting on/in our bodies!!! So - my mission this week is to put together a complete pedicure kit to bring along with me the next time I go. I know mom posted a link to a site to get eco-friendly nail polish remover - so I need to get some of that along with nail polish, lotion and all of the nail "equipment". I promise to report back on what I put in my kit and how it goes the first time I pull out my kit at the nail salon! :)
On another quick note, I have been relatively car-free for the past week. I have only used my car once for a trip under 15 miles - and it feels so great to be walking and biking. It is amazing what a different perspective it is to be walking -- so peaceful and calm -- and so freeing!
Erin:
Rachel, what an interesting concept - putting together your own pedicure kit to bring to the nail place. I wonder how they will take it. I am always one for saying - "write a letter to . . ." but sometimes actions speak louder than words.
On my own journey this week - I have been using the coconut oil (off and on) but I found that I like Dara's baby lotion better (mostly Method) - and since I use sesame oil on her I feel that she will not mind so much. I really like it so far - but when that runs out I will probably go back to the coconut oil.
I do have to add a quick think about HAIR here. Tim and I have been looking through this Better World Shopper book that we have (thanks ang) and found that Aveda is right up there (actually at the top for social and environmental responsibility). So although expensive I think I can stick with my favorites - it feels nice to know there is something I have been doing well.
So how about you all - what are the things that you have been doing well this past week (or day)?
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Found another great place for nail polish. For those of you in San Diego you can get it at Pharmeca. Check out SpaRitual
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ReplyDeleteI know this doesn't really fit under the "pedicure" discussion, but I wasn't sure how else to get the word out to all of you.
I have been using Cleanwell wipes and spray for my daughter and we both love them. She actually sticks out her tongue and licks the wipe when I go over her mouth - but that is fine because it is totally safe.
The website is www.cleanwelltoday.com and the discount code is ED09. It is an Earth Day/Week special and it is only good until this Sunday.